An explosion and ensuing stampede kill 29 children in a Central African Republic school
Associated PressJUN 24
In light of the tragedy that unfolded on Wednesday, the government offers the families of those who have lost loved ones its deepest condolences and wishes the injured a fast recovery. In response, the nation must stand together in solidarity to support one another through this challenging time, which is why the government is implementing a period of national mourning.
This catastrophe is a disaster of the government’s own making. Had the authorities properly invested in establishing high-quality infrastructure, the transformer would not have exploded, and the stampede would never have happened. The government must urgently launch an investigation and improve public infrastructure to prevent a disaster like this from happening again.